Grosjean leads 86 laps in IndyCar race before podium finish
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Romain Grosjean of Dale Coyne Racing-Honda led 86 laps in Markham's inaugural NTT IndyCar Series race. He finished on the podium despite relinquishing the lead with just four laps remaining. Grosjean adopted a positive perspective on the result, reflecting on his competitive performance throughout the race. The event marked a significant point in the season for Grosjean and his team.
- •Grosjean finished third in Markham's first IndyCar race
- •Led the race until the 86th lap
- •Focused on a positive takeaway from the race
- •Race was part of the current IndyCar season
- •Next races crucial for further standings influence
- 8:02 PMRacer — Podiums are ‘not that hard when everything goes well’ - Grosjean
"Dale Coyne Racing-Honda driver Romain Grosjean has elected to take a “glass half-full” approach to his podium finish in Markham’s first NTT IndyCar Series race, despite only relinquishing the lead on the 86th of 90 laps.
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